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Unstoppable once again

KENTWOOD – Once again, the Basile Bearcats cannot come up with the answers to take down the Kentwood Kangaroos, as the Bearcats exited the LHSAA Class 1A playoffs with a 44-14 loss to the Kangaroos here Friday night. Basile finishes the season with an overall record of 10-3.

Turkey Tournament finishes up play on Wednesday night

VILLE PLATTE -- The final day of play in the 2018 Sacred Heart Turkey Tournament came on Wednesday with only two of the parish teams picking up a win. In the first game of the day, the Mamou Demons could not overcome the athleticism of the Crowley Gents, as they fell 56-34.

Fifth time the charm?

The Basile Bearcats are back in familiar territory once again. For the fifth time in the last eight years, Basile (10-2) will travel the 145 miles east to Kentwood for a playoff showdown with the Kangaroos tomorrow night.

Turkey Tourney gets underway; parish teams represented

VILLE PLATTE -- The annual Sacred Heart Turkey Tournament got underway this Monday night and several parish teams were represented among those schools playing in the round robin affair. The tournament is a three day event and draws boys and girls teams from around the area.

On to round three

BASILE – In a rematch from last year’s Class 1-A playoffs, the Basile Bearcats battled the Montgomery Tigers in a game between two different styles of offense. Montgomery led 22-6 early in the second period, but Basile rallied in the second half to grab a 63-40 win.

Local teams compete at state cross country meet

The annual Louisiana state cross country meet was held at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches this past week. Athaletes from all districts gathered to put their skills to the test against the state’s best.

Local teams compete at state cross country meet

The annual Louisiana state cross country meet was held at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches this past week. Athaletes from all districts gathered to put their skills to the test against the state’s best.

Familiar opponent

Each year, before the LHSAA announces the playoff brackets, teams throughout the state wait with anticipation, to see who they will play, not only in the first round but in the rounds to follow. Most of the time, those teams are hoping to get to face other teams they have never suited up against.

Hoping not to be a jinx, but Saints are on pace for ring #2

As I sit here and write this column, I am hoping deep down inside that I am not premature in what I am about to say. In other words, I hope my next words will not be the jinx that ruins the New Orleans Saints season. But, here goes.

Southland Conference clarifies how football champs will be named

FRISCO, TX -- With one week remaining in its football regular season, the Southland Conference has clarified how the league may possibly determine its champion and NCAA automatic qualifier to the 2018 NCAA Division I Football Championship.